Hot-Rolled 420 Stainless Steel Rod
5/8-inch round rod of 420 stainless steel (<1% Ni), hot-rolled for cutlery blanks and tooling. Unfinished surface confirms not further worked status. Low nickel martensitic grade suits this HTS classification.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If patterns in relief added
Relief patterns constitute further working under Chapter definitions.
If austenitic grades with higher Ni
Austenitic SS typically exceeds 8% Ni, using 7222.11 subheading.
If formed into tube fittings
Pipe fittings classify under Chapter 73 heading 7307.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test certs must exclude tool steel definitions from US Notes (e)
• Declare as stainless to avoid Chapter 72 heading 7214
• Monitor for minimum yield if resembling high-strength steel
Related Products under HTS 7222.19.00.52
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